Japanese Bilingual Store Manager

Job Title: Japanese Bilingual Assistant Store Manager

Location: Edgewater, NJ

Hours: 10:00am – 7:00pm (5d/w Shift schedule)

Classification: Exempt, direct-hire, full-time

An established and internationally recognized retail company is seeking a Japanese Bilingual Assistant Store Manager for its Edgewater, NJ location.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced retail leader who has a proven track record of supervising and developing team members, driving store performance, and delivering an outstanding customer experience. Reporting directly to the Store Manager, this position plays a key leadership role in overseeing daily store operations, guiding staff performance, managing workflow, and ensuring operational excellence across all functions. The ideal candidate brings hands-on people management experience, including coaching, training, performance oversight, and fostering a positive, accountable team culture. The company offers a stable and well-structured operational environment backed by a strong global brand. With established systems, clear corporate support, and a solid customer base, the store is well-positioned within the local community and is known for its high-quality service and trusted reputation. This role is ideal for a motivated retail professional seeking long-term career growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee daily store operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

Open and close the store while maintaining a safe environment for both customers and staff.

Manage store staff: assign duties, create schedules, and provide training and support.

Monitor and manage inventory levels, conduct regular stock checks, and coordinate internally to ensure product availability.

Foster a positive and engaging store culture aligned with the company’s core values.

Ensure a seamless and consistently excellent customer service experience.

Plan and implement promotional campaigns and in-store displays.

Prepare and analyze sales reports; participate in management meetings.

Address and resolve customer issues, including complaints and return requests.

Assist with HR-related tasks such as vacation tracking and payroll support.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Regional Executive.

Qualifications:

Must be able to speak, read, and write Japanese at a fluent/business level.

Minimum of 3 years of Retail Store Management/Lead experience required.

Basic – Intermediate MS Office skills required.

Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision, Life, Vacation, 401K, and employee discount